IASB Leadership Academy
The IASB Leadership Academy is a training program to provide school board members with the skills and knowledge they need to be effective state-level advocates and leaders for equity and excellence in student achievement. The program is currently being revamped to make it more accessible. Check back later this spring to get more details. The goals of the program are listed below.
Goals of the IASB Leadership Academy:
Create a strong cadre of statewide leaders capable of advocating for equity and excellence in public education.
Challenge, develop and support school board leaders from around the state.
Create a network of school board leaders that serve as a peer-level resource for information and assistance in state-level advocacy efforts.
Increase personal involvement of school board members in state and local activities that enhance the role of school board leadership for student achievement.
Increase knowledge and influence policy on educational issues at the state and national level.
Benefits of Attending
Learn about the art and skills of leadership. These skills can carry over into your local board work, your professional work and personal life.
Clarify your own leadership goals. You’ll look at the landscape of Iowa public education and reflect on where and how you want to make a difference. You’ll identify clear, compelling leadership goals and strategies for accomplishing them.
Create a powerful advocacy network to help you accomplish your leadership goals. You’ll build a strong network with other emerging school board leaders and meet successful, influential Iowans already active in state-level leadership positions. These connections can last long after the academy training ends to help you advocate effectively and build coalitions to accomplish your leadership goals.
Improve your skills in articulating what’s important. Practice in identifying key messages and talking about issues will build your confidence in influencing and persuading people around student achievement issues.
Most sessions are held at the IASB Office at 6000 Grand Ave.; Des Moines, although some "virtual" sessions may be held in 2010.
Selection
The IASB Leadership Academy is available to school board or AEA board members who have demonstrated leadership ability both on their local board and in their community. Enrollment is limited to ensure that each participant receives quality attention and development. The selection process will strive for ethnic and cultural diversity in each class, involving men and women of varied district sizes and encouraging representation from each of IASB’s nine Director Districts. Candidates not selected will be encouraged to reapply the following year.
Candidates will be selected based on evidence of:
Commitment to board development and learning.
Board leadership experience.
Community leadership experience.
Recommendation or endorsement of other leaders in their community, school district or elsewhere.
Commitment to participate in all academy training and activities.
Commitment to actively seek out a state leadership role upon completion of the program.
Tuition: Tuition is $295. This fee can be paid by the participant, school district/AEA or a sponsoring organization. The participant is also responsible for travel expenses and hotel accommodations, if needed. Most meals are provided.
Credits: IASB Leadership Academy participants earn 50 Better Boardsmanship credits for completing the entire series.
Questions? For more information, contact Harry Heiligenthal or Mary Jane Vens, 1-800-795-4272.